Normal Driving: Can the M3 attain 17.5 MPG?

sptm3 · 03-10-2009, 03:09 PM

I average 17.8 and I'm not exactly light on the throttle. That number is based on what the on board computer is telling me. I should probably do the calculation myself next time I'm at the station.

lugnut · 03-10-2009, 03:16 PM

Thanks to a handy dandy Iphone app (accufuel) I have been charting my MPG in my M3 and Yukon for the past 6 months that I have had the phone. I got 20.5mpg on a recent snowboarding trip in the M3 this past weekend. Pretty much 95% highway driving between 85-100 (using cruise control almost the entire time). Overall I am getting 17mpg total for the past 6 months, and I would not say that I baby the engine (however, I rarely rev it up to 7k when commuting. Most shifts under normal driving take place in the 5-6k range).

The on-board computer shows 17.0mpg since I have taken delivery a year ago.

Canyon Junkie · 03-10-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by McLuVan

that's pretty good
6mt or DCT

6mt.

I feel like my mileage is much better with power in sport plus mode. It's all about finesse.

Canyon Junkie · 03-10-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMan

Never fails....

Whenever there's a gas type thread. Someone always brings up the ole "if you can afford it line" Even though cost isn't even mentioned.

It's not all about fuel costs... Unless your one of those, who prefer spending most of their time at filling stations, instead of being out on the road having a drive.

Back on topic, the M3 gets pretty darn good mileage for its performance..No brainer if ya ask me

Same mileage as my E34 M5 almost to the decimal. That says a lot.

MDCTFTW · 03-10-2009, 03:38 PM

How do you reset mpg? LOL. Mine is at 17.5 right now and usually is around there. After I get gas I push the trip button once, but mpg doesn't reset. I know I should RTFM, but .... ya ....

McLuVan · 03-10-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Canyon Junkie

6mt.

I feel like my mileage is much better with power in sport plus mode. It's all about finesse.

wow
love it!

mdernst · 03-10-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

How do you reset mpg? LOL. Mine is at 17.5 right now and usually is around there. After I get gas I push the trip button once, but mpg doesn't reset. I know I should RTFM, but .... ya ....

While it is displaying the MPG, push and hold the BC button on the end of the turn signal stalk until it resets.

Kdawgm3 · 03-10-2009, 04:43 PM

I average 13.5 driving half small roads and half highway with very little traffic. I push pretty hard when I can. I drove my e46M3 the same and averaged 19.

AlpWtE92 · 03-10-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Canyon Junkie

6mt.

I feel like my mileage is much better with power in sport plus mode. It's all about finesse.

I actually feel the same way, but i'm not sure why that is.

To the OP - I also had a 2006 530i before my M3. Under substantially the same commute and driving conditions, I consistently got about 23-24 mpg in my old 530i and am now getting about 18-18.5 mpg in my M3. I estimate that my driving is 80% highway.

MDCTFTW · 03-10-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mdernst

While it is displaying the MPG, push and hold the BC button on the end of the turn signal stalk until it resets.

Ooo thanks!

AlpineM3 · 03-10-2009, 06:12 PM

Only on my second tank of gas....Only getting 13.5-14.5....Only short highway with mixed city driving....Only loving every fuggin minute of it.

TheBry · 03-10-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lugnut

Thanks to a handy dandy Iphone app (accufuel) I have been charting my MPG in my M3 and Yukon for the past 6 months that I have had the phone. I got 20.5mpg on a recent snowboarding trip in the M3 this past weekend. Pretty much 95% highway driving between 85-100 (using cruise control almost the entire time). Overall I am getting 17mpg total for the past 6 months, and I would not say that I baby the engine (however, I rarely rev it up to 7k when commuting. Most shifts under normal driving take place in the 5-6k range).

The on-board computer shows 17.0mpg since I have taken delivery a year ago.

I'm averaging 18.5 -- the majority of my driving is highway (45 miles each way to work every day).

Have you tried Gas Cubby for iPhone / iPod touch? I used the Accufuel app for the first few months I had my car, and find that Gas Cubby is better -- it allows you to capture far more information, and when you rotate your phone (landscape) it presents MPG, Gas Price Per Gallon and Total Gas Expenses on three charts -- you swipe through them one at a time. Pretty nifty.

lugnut · 03-10-2009, 07:13 PM

Haven't tried Gas Cubby. I'll download it tonight. Thanks!

badfish · 03-10-2009, 07:17 PM

I've averaged close to 21 on a full tank before. Just a lot of mild highway driving and I time my lights pretty good so I brake and start less than most people do but not true hypermiling.

jm1234 · 03-10-2009, 08:41 PM

I've got a 30 mile daily drive all in traffic (15-30 average mph) on surface streets and I have averaged 14.5 mpg normally. On long highway trips running 80 I'll average right near 21. If you go closer to 55/65 in sixth gear then you can get 24 or so on the highway. At the track it's less than 6 mpg. I've got somewhere near 15,000 miles on the car so these numbers have been tested out several times.

I was worried about the gas mileage too when I bought the car. It is what it is, not an exciting aspect of the car but better than my old RX-7 (which averaged between 10 and 12 mpg) so that is progress for you. The only time it really bothered me was back in October when we had a fairly severe (if brief) gas shortage in the SE USA. If I really babied the car I could get 16-17 mpg but it was such a pain.

maaicher · 03-10-2009, 08:45 PM

My onboard says 16mpg, when i calculated it myself i got 18.7, and i drive almost all city

BCMPOWER · 03-10-2009, 08:45 PM

I commute in heavy DC traffic mainly through rush hour and I am getting 17mpg. I also have an AFE drop in filter and that may help a little.

Mr Tonka · 03-10-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gthirtyfizle

12.3 here

Good Man!! I'll be right behind you at the pump!

Splinter4784 · 03-10-2009, 10:48 PM

Honestly

Why are we talking about MPG on this Forum

Leave that shit to the Prius Forum

Tan@SonicMS · 03-11-2009, 12:38 AM

im getting about 13-14mpg on mine still breaking it in

, 300 more miles to go

endofanera7 · 03-11-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tan@SonicMS

im getting about 13-14mpg on mine still breaking it in

, 300 more miles to go

is this who I think it is....

PoorMan · 03-11-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Splinter4784

Honestly

Why are we talking about MPG on this Forum

Leave that shit to the Prius Forum

This is a discussion forum is it not?

This is an M3 forum correct?

The M3 use fuel right?

Honestly... If it bothers you why even reply?

Doesn't seem to bother most of the other members...Who enjoy talking about every little aspect of their cars.

LOL My only gripe would be that, this topic has been brought numerous times. Search button is your friend.

03-10-2009, 03:09 PM	#23
sptm3 Newbie 6 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CA & MD iTrader: (0)	I average 17.8 and I'm not exactly light on the throttle. That number is based on what the on board computer is telling me. I should probably do the calculation myself next time I'm at the station. __________________ Ali My Blog: www.aliallage.com
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03-10-2009, 03:16 PM	#24
lugnut First Lieutenant 8 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Space/Fox Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Watchung, NJ iTrader: (0)	Thanks to a handy dandy Iphone app (accufuel) I have been charting my MPG in my M3 and Yukon for the past 6 months that I have had the phone. I got 20.5mpg on a recent snowboarding trip in the M3 this past weekend. Pretty much 95% highway driving between 85-100 (using cruise control almost the entire time). Overall I am getting 17mpg total for the past 6 months, and I would not say that I baby the engine (however, I rarely rev it up to 7k when commuting. Most shifts under normal driving take place in the 5-6k range). The on-board computer shows 17.0mpg since I have taken delivery a year ago. __________________ 18 XC90 T6 Inscription (Silver/Black) 16 981 GTS (All Black Everything) 12 E70 X5d Black Saphire/ Tobacco (RIP) 08 E92 M3 SG/Fox Red Gintani Race (sold), RG63 02 E46 M3 Cab Imola, E36 Z3 Atlanta Blue/Tan
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03-10-2009, 03:38 PM	#27
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	How do you reset mpg? LOL. Mine is at 17.5 right now and usually is around there. After I get gas I push the trip button once, but mpg doesn't reset. I know I should RTFM, but .... ya .... __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.
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03-10-2009, 04:43 PM	#30
Kdawgm3 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 243 Posts Drives: E92 M3 space grey Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buford, Georgia iTrader: (0)	I average 13.5 driving half small roads and half highway with very little traffic. I push pretty hard when I can. I drove my e46M3 the same and averaged 19. __________________
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03-10-2009, 06:12 PM	#33
AlpineM3 Private 1 Rep 78 Posts Drives: AW M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE USA iTrader: (0)	Only on my second tank of gas....Only getting 13.5-14.5....Only short highway with mixed city driving....Only loving every fuggin minute of it.
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03-10-2009, 07:13 PM	#35
lugnut First Lieutenant 8 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Space/Fox Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Watchung, NJ iTrader: (0)	Haven't tried Gas Cubby. I'll download it tonight. Thanks! __________________ 18 XC90 T6 Inscription (Silver/Black) 16 981 GTS (All Black Everything) 12 E70 X5d Black Saphire/ Tobacco (RIP) 08 E92 M3 SG/Fox Red Gintani Race (sold), RG63 02 E46 M3 Cab Imola, E36 Z3 Atlanta Blue/Tan
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03-10-2009, 07:17 PM	#36
badfish Major 100 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	I've averaged close to 21 on a full tank before. Just a lot of mild highway driving and I time my lights pretty good so I brake and start less than most people do but not true hypermiling. __________________
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03-10-2009, 08:41 PM	#37
jm1234 Lieutenant 18 Rep 431 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Jet Black/Tan/SA 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alpharetta, GA iTrader: (0)	I've got a 30 mile daily drive all in traffic (15-30 average mph) on surface streets and I have averaged 14.5 mpg normally. On long highway trips running 80 I'll average right near 21. If you go closer to 55/65 in sixth gear then you can get 24 or so on the highway. At the track it's less than 6 mpg. I've got somewhere near 15,000 miles on the car so these numbers have been tested out several times. I was worried about the gas mileage too when I bought the car. It is what it is, not an exciting aspect of the car but better than my old RX-7 (which averaged between 10 and 12 mpg) so that is progress for you. The only time it really bothered me was back in October when we had a fairly severe (if brief) gas shortage in the SE USA. If I really babied the car I could get 16-17 mpg but it was such a pain.
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03-10-2009, 08:45 PM	#38
maaicher Captain 62 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (10)	My onboard says 16mpg, when i calculated it myself i got 18.7, and i drive almost all city __________________ SOLD Current 2008 Space Grey E92 M3 * JRZ RS Pro * TE37SL * AP Racing * Sparco Evo * Akrapovic Slip On * Studio RSR Cage * SOLD 2003.5 E46 M3 * Apex ARC8 * MCS 2-Way * Stop-Tech C43 * Recaro Profi XL * SOLD 2008 Jet Black E92 M3 * HRE C20 19in Wheels * KW Clubsport * Huper Ceramic Tint * Stop-Tech Trophy BBK * Gintani SC & Gintani Custom Exhaust * Vertice Front Bumper * Arkym Diffuser *
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03-10-2009, 08:45 PM	#39
BCMPOWER Captain 29 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 08 Silverstone II M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Silver Spring MD iTrader: (0)	I commute in heavy DC traffic mainly through rush hour and I am getting 17mpg. I also have an AFE drop in filter and that may help a little. __________________
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03-10-2009, 10:48 PM	#41
Splinter4784 414 little horsies 56 Rep 405 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Beverly Hills iTrader: (2)	Honestly Why are we talking about MPG on this Forum Leave that shit to the Prius Forum __________________ Race Precision Inc
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03-11-2009, 12:38 AM	#42
Tan@SonicMS New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WWW.SonicMS.NET iTrader: (0)	im getting about 13-14mpg on mine still breaking it in , 300 more miles to go __________________ Authorized Retailer for: HRE, Klassen, BBS, DPE, IForged, Vorsteiner, Brembo, KW, Bilstein, H&R, Eisenmann, Meisterschaft, Remus, and many more!
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